Articles by: Maxfield Lane

DMVA Encourages Everyone to Light a Candle on World Suicide Prevention Day

DMVA Encourages Everyone to Light a Candle on World Suicide Prevention Day

ANNVILLE, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is encouraging everyone to light a candle at 8:00 p.m. on September 10 in observance of World Suicide Prevention Day. FULL ARTICLE
by · September 10, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Students fly a drone during the robotics demonstration. Celebrating the success of the PAsmart workforce development program to create educational opportunities at schools across the commonwealth, Governor Tom Wolf welcomed more than 50 students from the Pennsylvania Rural Robotics Initiative to the Capitol today. The students from nine western Pennsylvania school districts showcased their skills in coding, robotics and drone technology. The Wolf administration awarded the initiative a $299,000 PAsmart Advancing Grant earlier this year. Harrisburg, PA – Tuesday, November 12, 2019

State Board of Education Advances Proposed Standards to Modernize Science Education

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Following a series of public stakeholder sessions and committee meetings with education professionals to develop content, the State Board of Education recently announced advanced new proposed science standards that align with current research and best practices, including Next Generation Science Standards. FULL ARTICLE
by · September 10, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News, School News
Wolf Administration Announces $7.5 Million Funding Opportunity to Address Community Violence

Wolf Administration Announces $7.5 Million Funding Opportunity to Address Community Violence

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Wolf Administration announced recently that The School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is opening a competitive solicitation for grant applications designed to reduce or prevent community violence. FULL ARTICLE
by · September 10, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News, School News
Linda L. Haag

Linda L. Haag

Linda L. Haag, age 79 of Troutville, PA died Monday, September 7, 2020 at her home. FULL ARTICLE
by · September 9, 2020 · Obituaries
Reverend “Bob” Myers Passes Away at 87

Reverend “Bob” Myers Passes Away at 87

Reverend Robert "Bob" Myers, well known pastor and television Evangelist, 87, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020, while at Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital. FULL ARTICLE
by · September 9, 2020 · Local News, News, Obituaries
Access to Nutritious Foods, More Physical Activity Needed to Decrease Childhood Obesity

Access to Nutritious Foods, More Physical Activity Needed to Decrease Childhood Obesity

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine on Tuesday stressed the importance for children to have access to healthy foods and safe places to be physically active to help decrease the prevalence of childhood obesity in Pennsylvania. FULL ARTICLE
by · September 9, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
PennDOT Accepting Applications For 2021-22 Improvements Under Multimodal Transportation Fund

PennDOT Accepting Applications For 2021-22 Improvements Under Multimodal Transportation Fund

HARRISBURG, Pa. – On September 8, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that applications will be accepted to fund new transportation improvement projects under the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) through November 6, 2020. FULL ARTICLE
by · September 9, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Pennsylvanians Warned About Robocalls Spreading Disinformation & Seeking to Suppress Voting in November Election

Pennsylvanians Warned About Robocalls Spreading Disinformation & Seeking to Suppress Voting in November Election

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar and Attorney General Josh Shapiro assured Pennsylvanians that voting by mail-in ballot is safe and secure and that information about voters will not be shared, despite false claims made in recent robocalls. FULL ARTICLE
by · September 9, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians to Avoid Large Gatherings, Wear Masks Over Holiday Weekend

Wolf Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians to Avoid Large Gatherings, Wear Masks Over Holiday Weekend

HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Wolf Administration is reminding Pennsylvanians to avoid large gatherings and to wear masks around other people to help prevent further spread of COVID-19 over Labor Day weekend. FULL ARTICLE
by · September 5, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
Wolf Administration Seeks Applicants to Fill State Veterans Commission Member-At-Large Positions

Wolf Administration Seeks Applicants to Fill State Veterans Commission Member-At-Large Positions

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Governor Tom Wolf on Friday announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking veterans to apply for two member-at-large positions on the State Veterans Commission. FULL ARTICLE
by · September 5, 2020 · Local News, News, PA News
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